An Investigation of Whimbrel Stopover and Migration Ecology on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
1) To determine spatial use and activity budgets of whimbrels during spring and fall migration including foraging rates, the influence of tide cycle on activities, the location of roosting sites, and opportunistic resighting of any previously tagged whimbrels in Virginia. 2) Conduct ongoing “Whimbre...
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W&M ScholarWorks
2014
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| Online Access: | https://scholarworks.wm.edu/ccb_reports/331 https://scholarworks.wm.edu/context/ccb_reports/article/1330/viewcontent/ccbtr_14_12_Smith_Whimbrel_Stopover_Ecology.pdf |
| Summary: | 1) To determine spatial use and activity budgets of whimbrels during spring and fall migration including foraging rates, the influence of tide cycle on activities, the location of roosting sites, and opportunistic resighting of any previously tagged whimbrels in Virginia. 2) Conduct ongoing “Whimbrel Watch” program at Box Tree Creek, Virginia. |
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